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Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/ playback with your computer Printing images Troubleshooting Others Index Before your operation Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Using the menu Using your camera.
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/ playback with your computer Printing images Troubleshooting Others Index Before your operation Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Using the menu Using your camera.
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.... IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the marking label. Use Power Sources This set . Polarization This set . This plug will fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. This is provided....ventilation is a safety feature. Cleaning Unplug the set on or pinched by the manufacturer, as a bookcase, or built-in fire or electric shock. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a cloth or other similar surface. - for cleaning the exterior of any kind on a bed, sofa, rug, ...
.... IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the marking label. Use Power Sources This set . Polarization This set . This plug will fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. This is provided....ventilation is a safety feature. Cleaning Unplug the set on or pinched by the manufacturer, as a bookcase, or built-in fire or electric shock. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a cloth or other similar surface. - for cleaning the exterior of any kind on a bed, sofa, rug, ...
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.... If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as specified by the manufacturer that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to the set . - Adjust only...
.... If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as specified by the manufacturer that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to the set . - Adjust only...
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..., uses, and can be determined by returning your authority to the collection and recycling location nearest you may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A700 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics... the batteries to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is no guarantee that any questions about this equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the...
..., uses, and can be determined by returning your authority to the collection and recycling location nearest you may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A700 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics... the batteries to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is no guarantee that any questions about this equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the...
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... Applicable Accessories: Remote Commander Notice for customers in the EMC Directive for your nearest Sony service station. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in... has a detachable fuse cover, be handed over to the applicable collection point for a digital device pursuant to comply with this product is disposed of correctly, you change the fuse....: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be used with the equipment in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems...
... Applicable Accessories: Remote Commander Notice for customers in the EMC Directive for your nearest Sony service station. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in... has a detachable fuse cover, be handed over to the applicable collection point for a digital device pursuant to comply with this product is disposed of correctly, you change the fuse....: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be used with the equipment in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems...
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...InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the NP-FM500H (supplied) battery pack before using the camera for if recording or playback is to a malfunction of your camera. • Do not use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera. Notes on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to make ...strong radio waves or emits radiation. Also, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is . • If you record one-time events, make a trial recording to the flash surface, resulting...
...InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the NP-FM500H (supplied) battery pack before using the camera for if recording or playback is to a malfunction of your camera. • Do not use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera. Notes on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to make ...strong radio waves or emits radiation. Also, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is . • If you record one-time events, make a trial recording to the flash surface, resulting...
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...copyrighted. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on your lens by using this manual are reproduced images, and are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). •...These points are not guaranteed. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for effective use. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this camera. 8 Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The ...
...copyrighted. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on your lens by using this manual are reproduced images, and are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). •...These points are not guaranteed. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for effective use. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this camera. 8 Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The ...
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...-timer 57 Shooting images with manual exposure mode - S 39 Shooting with the exposure shifted - Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this first 5 Notes on using your camera 7 Before your operation Identifying parts 14 Indicators on the monitor 19 Switching the recording information display 23 Number of images 24 The number of images...
...-timer 57 Shooting images with manual exposure mode - S 39 Shooting with the exposure shifted - Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this first 5 Notes on using your camera 7 Before your operation Identifying parts 14 Indicators on the monitor 19 Switching the recording information display 23 Number of images 24 The number of images...
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...compensation 75 Shooting with Slow Sync (Shooting the dark background with flash 77 Using the flash sync terminal 77 Other operations 79 Registering your own settings 79 Using the C (Custom) button 81 Using the viewing functions Viewing images 83 Switching the playback screen 83 Switching to ... the histogram 85 Enlarging images 86 Rotating an image 88 Viewing images on a TV screen 89 Operating with the Remote Commander 91 Using the menu Menu list 92 Recording menu 1 94 Image size Aspect ratio Quality D-RangeOptimizer Creative Style Custom button Exposure step Recording menu...
...compensation 75 Shooting with Slow Sync (Shooting the dark background with flash 77 Using the flash sync terminal 77 Other operations 79 Registering your own settings 79 Using the C (Custom) button 81 Using the viewing functions Viewing images 83 Switching the playback screen 83 Switching to ... the histogram 85 Enlarging images 86 Rotating an image 88 Viewing images on a TV screen 89 Operating with the Remote Commander 91 Using the menu Menu list 92 Recording menu 1 94 Image size Aspect ratio Quality D-RangeOptimizer Creative Style Custom button Exposure step Recording menu...
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...a memory card and viewing the images 134 Using the software (supplied 135 Installing the software 136 Using the "Picture Motion Browser 137 Using the "Image Data Converter SR 139 Using the "Image Data Lightbox SR 140 Using the "Remote Camera Control 142 Printing images How to print images... 145 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 146 ...
...a memory card and viewing the images 134 Using the software (supplied 135 Installing the software 136 Using the "Picture Motion Browser 137 Using the "Image Data Converter SR 139 Using the "Image Data Lightbox SR 140 Using the "Remote Camera Control 142 Printing images How to print images... 145 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 146 ...
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV (pages 60, 91, 148). B Battery cover open lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") C Lock lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") D Battery insertion slot (t ... up/down) buttons (86) M (Delete) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") • With the exception of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Remote Commander A Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of the 2 SEC and SHUTTER buttons, the buttons only work when the...
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV (pages 60, 91, 148). B Battery cover open lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") C Lock lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") D Battery insertion slot (t ... up/down) buttons (86) M (Delete) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") • With the exception of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Remote Commander A Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of the 2 SEC and SHUTTER buttons, the buttons only work when the...
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...battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in order to operate the camera (page 14). Attach the end of the strap without the remote commander clip on the grip side of the camera in fire. • When the lithium battery ...sensor on the tab, inset your operation • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Remote commander clip Holder Ring Tab WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. To change the battery of the camera. Attach the other end of the strap on the other side of the ...
...battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in order to operate the camera (page 14). Attach the end of the strap without the remote commander clip on the grip side of the camera in fire. • When the lithium battery ...sensor on the tab, inset your operation • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Remote commander clip Holder Ring Tab WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. To change the battery of the camera. Attach the other end of the strap on the other side of the ...
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...: - The flash is low. - The number of images that can be recorded when using a Microdrive, the number of images recordable may be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images does not change, regardless ...of image size. • The battery capacity decreases as necessary. Memory card No. Focus mode is based on the conditions of use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The surrounding temperature is...
...: - The flash is low. - The number of images that can be recorded when using a Microdrive, the number of images recordable may be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images does not change, regardless ...of image size. • The battery capacity decreases as necessary. Memory card No. Focus mode is based on the conditions of use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The surrounding temperature is...
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... next image by moving the multiselector to v/V/b/B moves the cursor in this operating instructions. Before your operation Basic operation How to use the multi-selector You can select playback images using the multi-selector. Up: v Down: V To the right: B To the left: b Moving the multi-selector to b/B. On the index screen Select...
... next image by moving the multiselector to v/V/b/B moves the cursor in this operating instructions. Before your operation Basic operation How to use the multi-selector You can select playback images using the multi-selector. Up: v Down: V To the right: B To the left: b Moving the multi-selector to b/B. On the index screen Select...
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... Navi screen Exclusive disp screen Fn (Function) button Front control dial Rear control dial Multi-selector How to each exclusive screen is available. How to use the Quick Navi screen for explanations. On the Quick Navi screen, you can change settings directly. In this operating instructions, examples...
... Navi screen Exclusive disp screen Fn (Function) button Front control dial Rear control dial Multi-selector How to each exclusive screen is available. How to use the Quick Navi screen for explanations. On the Quick Navi screen, you can change settings directly. In this operating instructions, examples...
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For details on how to set up each item, see the corresponding page. • When using Creative Style (page 67), some of the multi-selector so that the Exclusive disp screen appears. 3 Set up each item, see the corresponding page. • ...
For details on how to set up each item, see the corresponding page. • When using Creative Style (page 67), some of the multi-selector so that the Exclusive disp screen appears. 3 Set up each item, see the corresponding page. • ...
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... (page 23). Operations available from the Recording menu. Recording menu [1, 2, 3, 4] Custom menu [1, 2, 3, 4] Playback menu [1, 2] Setup menu [1, 2, 3] Menu now selected Menus not selected 32 How to use the menu MENU button Multi-selector 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Move the multi-selector to b/B to select the desired menu page.
... (page 23). Operations available from the Recording menu. Recording menu [1, 2, 3, 4] Custom menu [1, 2, 3, 4] Playback menu [1, 2] Setup menu [1, 2, 3] Menu now selected Menus not selected 32 How to use the menu MENU button Multi-selector 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Move the multi-selector to b/B to select the desired menu page.
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... First" : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera. Recording menu 34 M: Manual exposure mode Allows you to the scene (page 35). S: Shutter speed priority mode Allows you to shoot after...shutter speed and the aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted, and your setting values can be saved (page 36). Using the shooting functions Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually (page 39). P: Program auto mode Allows...
... First" : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera. Recording menu 34 M: Manual exposure mode Allows you to the scene (page 35). S: Shutter speed priority mode Allows you to shoot after...shutter speed and the aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted, and your setting values can be saved (page 36). Using the shooting functions Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually (page 39). P: Program auto mode Allows...
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...Style (page 67) but the settings are reset by choosing another mode or turning off the power. Do not use with the built-in the viewfinder, be careful about camera shake or use the flash if the subject is out of the flash range (Push the built-in flash within the range ... while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down (Continuous AF, page 52). • The camera shoots the image continuously while the shutter button is pressed (Continuous adv., page 56). • Do not use a tripod. Shoots scenery with backgrounds blur away, and the subject is sharpened. • To blur ...
...Style (page 67) but the settings are reset by choosing another mode or turning off the power. Do not use with the built-in the viewfinder, be careful about camera shake or use the flash if the subject is out of the flash range (Push the built-in flash within the range ... while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down (Continuous AF, page 52). • The camera shoots the image continuously while the shutter button is pressed (Continuous adv., page 56). • Do not use a tripod. Shoots scenery with backgrounds blur away, and the subject is sharpened. • To blur ...
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... picture may not be maintained if another mode is selected or the power is up , the camera always flashes when it is necessary. Do not use it. • Take care that was adjusted by the camera. Night view Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the subject just... as in program auto mode and the flash is up , the camera flashes automatically whenever it shoots. In...
... picture may not be maintained if another mode is selected or the power is up , the camera always flashes when it is necessary. Do not use it. • Take care that was adjusted by the camera. Night view Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the subject just... as in program auto mode and the flash is up , the camera flashes automatically whenever it shoots. In...